Author: Favour Olatunbosun

The BMW Club of Nigeria, in partnership with Work and Play Promotions, has officially announced Lagos Autofest 2025, scheduled for Sunday, December 22, at Marina, Lagos. Organisers aim to make this year’s edition bigger and better than ever, cementing its place as a highlight of the “Detty December” calendar. A crucial pre-event stakeholders’ meeting took place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Work and Play Place, Ikeja. Attendees included representatives from BMW Nigeria, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Ministries of Transport and Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Neighbourhood Watch, reflecting…

Niger United of Minna pulled off a surprising result on Sunday, holding high-flying COAS Shooters to a 32-32 draw in the second phase of the Ardova Premier Handball League in Lagos. COAS Shooters, previously in second place, trailed 16-22 at halftime, as Niger United’s tactical approach under coach Adebayo Yekini kept them ahead. The second half saw a spirited comeback from COAS Shooters, led by coach Emeka Nnamani, but Niger United held firm to secure a valuable point. The draw could affect COAS Shooters’ hopes of challenging league leaders Safety Shooters. Meanwhile, Safety Shooters maintained their dominance with a comprehensive…

Nigeria’s Special Eagles have advanced to the final of the amputee football tournament at the inaugural West Africa Para Games in Abeokuta after a 1-0 victory over Cameroon at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. The team continues its impressive run, having previously defeated Benin Republic 11-0 in their opening match, with standout performances from Ahmed Usman, Michael Joel, Ahize Daniel, and Ibrahim Ndako. Against Cameroon, Nigeria dominated from the start, with Usman converting a defensive error to give the hosts the lead. The Special Eagles’ tactical discipline and attacking threat kept Cameroon at bay, demonstrating their strength and ambition in…

The Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for approving the construction of Olympic-standard swimming pools in the next three host states of the National Sports Festival (NSF). NAqF President, Dunkwu Chamberlain, described the move as a major step forward for aquatic sports development in Nigeria. He said the new facilities, starting in Enugu and followed by Bayelsa and Kaduna, show the government’s renewed commitment to sports growth and excellence. For years, poor infrastructure has limited swimming development in the country. According to Chamberlain, the new pools will improve training conditions, raise competition standards and encourage…

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has confirmed that Karim Adeyemi will not face any sporting punishment after the winger received a legal fine for attempting to illegally possess a weapon. Kovac said the club held internal discussions with the Germany international and concluded that Adeyemi would only be required to complete community service, with no suspension or removal from the squad. “It’s no reason for me to ban him for the next few weeks,” Kovac said during Thursday’s press conference. “I’m not his father, but his coach. People should put things into proper perspective.” Adeyemi reportedly purchased an online “mystery…

Victor Osimhen’s agent, George Gardi, has shut down growing transfer speculation by confirming that the Nigerian striker is fully committed to Galatasaray despite interest from top European clubs. The Super Eagles forward spent the 2024/25 season on loan at the Turkish giants before joining permanently this summer. Reports recently linked Osimhen with Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, but Gardi told Sky Sports Germany that the 26-year-old is not planning to leave Istanbul anytime soon. “Victor signed for a project, not just one season,” Gardi said. “He’s happy in Istanbul, he earns well, the fans love him, the team is competitive in…

Former Chelsea and Brazil midfielder Oscar has been discharged from the hospital after experiencing a heart-related issue during pre-season testing with São Paulo. The 34-year-old fell ill on Tuesday while undergoing routine physical assessments at the club’s training centre, leading to immediate medical attention.São Paulo confirmed on Monday that Oscar left Einstein Hospital Israelita on Sunday and remained “stable and clinically well” throughout his admission. Doctors revealed that Oscar suffered an episode of vasovagal syncope, a common fainting condition triggered by a sudden drop in blood pressure and heart rate. The club added that he will follow a short medical…

Rivers Hoopers captain Victor Anthony Koko says the team is mentally locked in as they prepare to defend their Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL) title at the 2025 Final Four, scheduled for November 21–23 in Port Harcourt. Hoopers Chase Third Straight Crown The KingsMen, unbeaten champions in 2023 and 2024, are targeting their seventh league title and a ticket to the 2025 Basketball Africa League.They will battle Lagos Legends, Gboko City Chiefs, and Nigeria Customs in the round-robin championship phase. “Everyone Is Mentally Ready” Koko Koko said the team has sharpened their preparations since the Final Eight and are fully…

Anthony Joshua will face YouTube star–turned-boxer Jake Paul in a massive $184m professional fight in Miami next month, Matchroom Boxing confirmed on Monday.The bout, scheduled for eight three-minute rounds at the Kaseya Center, will reportedly see both fighters split the purse evenly. The matchup replaces Paul’s cancelled exhibition fight against Gervonta Davis earlier this month.Paul, 28, enters the contest after his sensational win over Mike Tyson in November 2024—a fight watched by more than 60 million viewers on Netflix. Joshua, 36, has been inactive since suffering a stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois in their IBF world title fight at Wembley…

Obiageri Amaechi gave Team Nigeria a strong start in athletics after winning a silver medal in the women’s discus on Day 1 of track and field at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh.She recorded a throw of 56.99m just 0.05m short of gold winner Nora Monie, who claimed the title with 57.04m. Turkey’s Ozlem Becerek finished with bronze after throwing 55.56m. Nigeria’s national record holder, Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons, placed fourth with 55.08m. Amaechi’s podium finish boosts Nigeria’s overall medal count to 16 medals: six gold, six silver and four bronze, placing the country eighth on the medal table. The result…